Barton Stone Hays was a self-taught artist known most for his portraits, landscapes, and still lives. He was an art teacher in Indiana from 1850-1882. He taught many young artists including William Forsyth, John Elwood Bundy, and William Merritt Chase.
- Barton S. Hays
- 1826-1914
- Richmond Art Museum
- Early Indiana Artists
- Oil on Canvas
- 1970.04
- 30" x 25"
- Gift from the estate of Anna Finfrock
An oil on canvas showing a little girl in white dress with red sash, red stockings, and black button shoes. She sits on a red chair and rest her face in one hand and her elbow on the arm of the chair. A chain with locket is around her neck, she wears a ring on one finger and a cameo pin on the sash.